BOMB Magazine | R. F. Kuang by Brian GreskoAn excerpt from R.F. Kuang's upcoming novel "Taipei Story" (William Morrow, 2026) introduces a protagonist who moved to China twenty years ago with little knowledge of Mandarin. The narrative explores themes of displacement, grief, and the comedic aspects of feeling out of place in a new culture, serving as a coming-of-age story centered on cultural integration and personal identity.Twitter / X·Sep 8, 2026
